Assertion :Gouty arthritis or inflammation of a joint makes the joint painful. Reason: Some toxic substances are deposited at the joint.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. Arthritis is the condition characterised by painful joints. The cartilage present in between the bones gets calcified and damaged. There is swelling and inflammation of the joints due to friction between the long bones. The deposition of uric acid between the joints is called as gout. Uric acid is the metabolized product of purines and amino acids. This also results in pain and decreased mobility. The two condition gout and arthritis are different.